Victims and family members take legal action following Surfside condo collapse - CBS News

[Rhiannon12866]

The death toll is climbing in South Florida following the Surfside condo collapse more than two weeks ago. Officials say 86 deaths have been confirmed since the collapse and 43 people are potentially unaccounted for. The collapse has prompted a slew of lawsuits from victims and their family members. Now, dozens of lawyers are stepping forward in an effort to help with the legal proceedings. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez spoke with first responders about the emotional toll of the recovery effort. Lana Zak also spoke with Jorge Silva, one of the attorneys volunteering to take the condo collapse case to court.

[sprinkleeninow]

1. Uh oh.

[jimfields33]

2. Volunteering? Does that mean no 33 percent of there is any money at the end?

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

4. My thought exactly. n/t

[Warpy]

3. Monthly condo fees there wee really steep

and "where did all that money go?" is a valid question.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

5. Lawyers arrived at the scene of the collapse before the first responders.

An event like this is chum for attorneys.